A Closer Look - Backrest

As has already been mentioned, both the backrest and seat's base are equipped with a steel frame, which has this chair support a bodyweight of up to115 kg (254 lb). This is the first chair with incomplete product dimensions on the company's website we have come across, which had us take our own measurements. The backrest is 88 cm (34.64") high and 53 cm (20.86") wide. With those dimensions, it seems the backrest is not meant for wide-shouldered users. It is not only the surface which comes in contact with one's body that is small, but the contoured edges also make for a tight fit, or an uncomfortable one. However, the cushioning seems soft, which makes this chair rather cozy to sit in otherwise. If a user prefers soft cushioning, the Dxracer Racing Pro R131-NR is definitely a chair to love. This chair's foam density can not be described as "hard" or "soft", but is, rather, somewhere in between with a slight tendency towards being on the softer side of things.


The backrest's angle can be adjusted via a lever on the right side of the seat's base and ranges from 90-135 degrees. We initially thought that the backrest's maximum recline was more than 135 degrees, but such is not the case. Since we have come across gaming chairs that go way beyond 135 degrees, we would like to see the backrest recline a bit more than it currently does. A knob under the seat's base is used for tilt adjustments. The knob turns clockwise, which either loosens or tightens the tilt's resistance.


On the left side of the chair and under the seat's base is a lever for the tilt lock/free feature.


Lastly, there are two plastic covers that fit in nicely with the chair's overall look. These cover the bolts that secure the backrest.


The backrest is mainly covered in black PU upholstery, which is then decorated with red geometrical designs and a black stitching pattern that resembles triangles or pointing arrows. Such a get-up definitely fits nicely into a gaming spot. The openings for the lumbar-support straps are in the same reddish color as the chair's other red highlights, and a "cord" of the same color runs along the chair's entire outer perimeter.


The brand's name appears on the headrest in white font and capital letters, with the "A" in red instead. The stitching of the company's name and logo is not immaculate; however, the stitching on the rest of the chair seems quite alright.


On the rear of the backrest are two red stripes that start at the headrest and move straight down, which further augments the sport bucket seat aesthetic.

A Closer Look at the Seat Base

The seat's base is 44 cm (17.32") wide and 46 cm (18.11") deep. These dimensions and the raised edges make this chair appear smaller than others we have reviewed thus far, which means it isn't one for larger users.


Even though this chair is reinforced with a steel frame and two elastics bands to give it the ability to hold someone with a weight of 115 kg (24 lb) comfortably, comfort may not be easily achieved by someone of that weight as they sit in this chair. Lastly, contrary to the backrest, the seat's base seems to be a bit more colorful. Its red details are spot on, a real eye catcher.


The seat's base seems to use cushioning that is more adequate, and it feels sturdy enough.


The seat's height ranges 49-56 cm (19.29-22.5 ") off the ground, which is sufficient, at least for the highest office desks we have in our lab. The height can be adjusted with a lever under the right side of the seat's base. The chair's brand appears on a bit of black cotton along the left side of the chair.

Armrests

The armrests are padded, but not that soft and are made out of PU. The distance between them is 44 cm (17.32"), which isn't a whole lot. They are 4D, however, and are thus equipped with three buttons with which you can swivel and adjust the height, while the arm pad can move back and forth as well. The armrests can also be moved to the left or right via four bolts under the seat's base, which means users could adjust the distance between both armrests somewhat.

Hydraulics

The R131-NR features a steel frame, and there is a metal chassis onto which we attached the tilt mechanism under the seat's base. A knob is there for adjustments to the tilt mechanism; it loosens or tightens the chair's tilt. This chair comes with a metal class 4 gas lift that is responsible for all height adjustments and the rocking function. The chair also has the ability to swivel around by 360 degrees with ease.

Five-Star Base And Caster Wheels

The black five-star base is made out of aluminum, which makes it light enough, and it has a glossy finish. This five-star base, though, is a bit different to most we have seen until now. It initially appeared to be black throughout, but a glimpse at the assembly instructions showed that red plastic stripes had to be put into gaps. With those in place, the five-star base is left with red highlights, which fits right in with the chair's overall aesthetic.


The 7.62 cm (3") caster wheels have the same glossy finish as the five-star base. They start to roll rather easily on a smooth surface and are silent when on the move. I suppose a thicker carpet will not create a problem for these casters. This chair has been in use for several weeks now, and the caster wheels still spin as well as they did in the beginning.

Support Cushions

Since this chair doesn't have an integrated lumbar or a neck-support system, two cushions are included in the bundle for comfort. Both cushions are covered in the same black PU material as the rest of the chair.


The neck-support cushion is smaller and soft and has a red stripe along its side and the company's logo embroidered in white font. The lumbar-support cushion is wider, has the same stitching design as the backrest, and the series of the chair embroidered in white font.